Shane Mumford treads a fine line but ahead of a pivotal clash with Melbourne’s Max Gawn, the Giants are not about to demand a radical change of approach. Who will win the ultimate battle of the heavyweights?
GWS is hopeful a week’s rest has given star midfielder Stephen Coniglio enough time to recover from a finger injury to tackle Melbourne on Sunday.
“You’re a long time retired,” says a jovial Shane Mumford as he gives a firm right hook to the question of calling time on his career for a second time.
Jeremy Cameron could kick 100 goals this year if he can maintain his superb early-season form. And his hometown, who took on the AFL club’s emblem after their boy headed north, is already prepared should the moment arrive.
Lance Franklin’s absence from the Sydney line-up will stretch to a fourth week, but will the Swans risk Dan Menzel after one game in the reserves?
Adam Kennedy’s dad vowed to watch every every game his son played, missing just one, and he certainly will be there to witness his son’s milestone 100th game.
Qualified electrician Zac Langdon has no shortage of teammates and coaches hitting him up for some off-season jobs, but his focus is giving the GWS forward line an extra spark in his game of the season.
Leon Cameron has declared GWS is not intimated by the MCG as his side prepares to return to the iconic venue to face Hawthorn on Sunday.
Selectors started with an initial pool of about 500 contenders and today New South Wales’ greatest AFL side of all time will finally be revealed.
Swans defender Aliir Aliir insists the club’s senior figures cannot be left to carry the sole burden of righting the ship and urged Sydney’s young guns to take greater responsibility.
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